What Does The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973 Govern?
The Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies, in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in Federal employment, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors. There are various sections of the Rehabilitation Act that may apply to different situations. Section 501 requires affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment by Federal agencies of the executive branch. Section 503 requires affirmative action and prohibits employment discrimination by Federal government contractors and subcontractors with contracts of more than $10,000. Section 504 states that "no qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under" any program or activity that either receives Federal financial assistance or is conducted by any Executive agency or the United States Postal Service. Each Federal agency has its own set of section 504 regulations that apply to its own programs.
Other Rehabilitation Act of 1973 FAQs
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Who Does The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973 Cover?
A: The Rehabilitation Act covers handicapped persons in the federal government, federal government programs or an employer who contracts or subcontracts with the federal … More -
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What Administrative Body Can Impose Remedies For A Violation Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973?
A: The Department of Labor has jurisdiction of the Rehabilitation Act. The employee can recover compensatory and punitive damages in cases of intentional discrimination. … More -
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What Is The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973?
A: Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §791, ("Section 501"), requires departments and agencies of the federal government to have … More -
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What Is Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973?
A: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The … More -
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Who Is Protected From Discrimination Under Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act?
A: Section 504 protects qualified individuals with disabilities. Under this law, individuals with disabilities are defined as persons with a physical or mental … More -
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What Are Some Prohibited Discriminatory Acts In Health Care And Human Services Settings?
A: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibitions against discrimination apply to service availability, accessibility, delivery, employment, and the administrative … More
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